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Any six 5c packets for 25c. 
Any three 10c packets for 25c. 
Any five 25c packets for $1.00. 

Ageratum 
A hardy annual of bushy habit, with effective 
lavender, blue and white flowers. One of the 
best bedding plants grown; they stand our hot, 
dry climate and the plants are covered with bloom 
from early summer till frost. 
Mixed Colors. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Blue Perfection. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Alyssum, Sweet 
(Carpet of Snow) 
Hardy annual, covered with pure white, fra- 
grant blooms. The most popular of all border 
plants. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold). A pretty 
perennial Alyssum for rock gardens and borders. 
The plants spread freely, and produce masses of 
bright yellow flowers in early spring. 9 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Violet Queen. Large heads of fragrant, bright, 
clear violet flowers, a few top center ones in 
the cluster being white. Free and continuous 
bloomer. 5 inches tall. 
Pkt., 15c; ¥g oz., 45c; 4 oz., 75c. 
Anchusa 
Italica (Dropmore Variety). A hardy perennnal 
bearing an abundance of rich gentian-blue fiow- 
ers. 3 to 5 feet. Pkt., 10c 
Snapdragons 
New Rust-Resistant Strain 
Snapdragons have always been a favorite of the 
flower lover, because of their gorgeous colors and 
adaptibility both in the garden and in cut bou- 
quets—succeeding in ordinary, well drained soil, 
in full sun or semi-shade. With the creation of 
these new strains which are highly immune to the 
rust disease, Snapdragons will become more popu- 
lar than ever. If you have had trouble with rust 
in your garden, try these varieties: 
LARGE FLOWERING GIANTS. 
Large Flowering Rust-Resistant Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; /g 0z., 50c. 
LARGE FLOWERING HALF-DWARF. 
Half-Dwarf. All Colors Mixed. 
Pkt., 100; 3 pkts., 25c. 
New Tetra Snapdragons. Giant ruffied Tetra- 
ploid Snapdragons are the largest flowered 
of all Snapdragons. Very distinctly and 
attractively ruffled in richer, brighter and 
clearer colors and combinations of beautiful 
tone blendings. We are pleased to offer 
this variety to our customers this year. Try 
them and you will be amazed with their 
beauty. Pkt., 25c. 
Snapdragon 


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Modern 
Wilt-Resistant 
ASTERS 
Asters have been widely attacked 
by the Fusarium Wilt, which condi- 
tion has been overcome in growing 
the Wilt-Resistant strains. Although 
grown in infested soil, proved im- 
mune from the disease. 
GIANT BRANCHING MIXED. The 
branching habit is accompanied by 
vigor of growth and profusion of 
bloom. The flowers are large, very 
double, stems long and colors vivid. 
Difou sites 
Large pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
YE oz., 30c; 14 oz., 50c. 
California Giants 
A giant, long-stemmed double va- 
riety of the Crego type, combined 
with Beauty Asters. Have long, 
strong stems and are fine for cutting. 
We recommend this type of Aster 
very highly. 3 feet. 
Finest mixed colors, pkt., 10c; 
3 pkts., 250; i 0z., 45c; 
WAS OZ fF IC. 
Giant Crego 
(Ostrich Feather) 
The flowers are immense on strong 
stems. The petals are curled and 
twisted, plants branching. Flowers in 
abundance from late August until 
frost. 24 inches. 
All colors mixed: Pkt., 15c; 2 
pkts., 25c; Vg oz., 55c; 4 0z., 95c. 


Giant Crego and California Giants. 
Aquilegia- Columbine 
(Perennial) 
Among the earliest flowering perennials. Favor- 
ite for border plantings and for cut flowers. 
2 to 3 feet. 
Mrs. Scott Elliot Long-Spurred Hybrids. Plants 
are vigorous and strong growing. They are 3 ft: 
tall and bear a profusion of large long-spurred 
blooms exhibiting a marvelous range of splendid 
colors. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
Coerulea. (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Blue 
sepals, white corolla. Very beautiful. April to 
July; 1% fet. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c. 
Balsam 
Sometimes called ‘‘Touch-Me-Not’’ or Lady 
Slipper.’’ A tender annual, growing about 18 
inches tall in the shape of a small tree, producing 
all along the branches showy single and double 
flowers like small Roses. Grow in rich soil. 
Double Camellia-Flowered. Finest mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
ARCHIAS’ FLORISTS’ QUALITY 
Calendula 
CALENDULA, Orange Fantasy. Award of Merit, 
1938. New, true. distinct type. Outer petals 
long and twisted, inner ones curled and inter- 
laced to form a crest, center cushion of seal 
brown. 34-inch coppery orange flowers are 
edged red-mahogany. Something really differ- 
ent. Large pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Sensation (Campfire). Brilliant orange with crim- 
son sheen. 
Golden Ball. (Ball’s Gold.) Deep golden yellow. 
Either of the above two separate colors or 
mixed, large pkt., 100; 3 for 25c. 
Calliopsis 
Easily grown and exceedingly showy annuals 
which do well in almost any location and soil. 
They bloom continuously from early summer 
until frost. The tall varieties are fine for cutting 
and the dwarf ones for beds, borders and rock- 
eries. 
Drummondi (Golden Wave). Bright golden yel- 
low flowers with small reddish brown center. 
Long stems. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Dwarf Mixed. Yellow, orange, mahogany and 
tigered flowers. 10 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c 
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Special Collection Offer 
1 pkt., each of Archias’ Giant Branching, 
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Giant Crego Aster 


3 Pkts. ONLY 25c 
Canterbury Bells 
(Perennial) 
Campanula Medium. Handsome, easily grown 
herbaceous plants of stately branching habit and 
profuse bloom for beds and backgrounds. They 
produce long racemes of striking bell-shaped or 
saucer-shaped flowers of rich color. 
Single Mixed. Pkt., 100;.3 pkts., 25c. 
Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Cleome- Spider Plant 
Pink Queen. All-America Silver Medai Winner. 
Huge trusses of bright, salmon-pink flowers 
from early summer until late fall. As flowers 
age they turn to white, giving a pleasing apple- 
blossom blending of colors. Attractive in 
large beds, tall borders and backgrounds; may 
be used as hedges. Easily grown; stands heat. 
4 ft. Pkt., 15c. 

Calliopsis 
